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Weather in May in Poland

Planning a getaway to Poland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Poland in May?

May in Poland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Chałupy at 14°C to pleasant in Baranów Sandomierski at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Baranów Sandomierski and 9°C in Chałupy.

For a closer look at conditions across Poland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jastrzębia Góra with an average of 51 mm to high rainfall in Nowy Targ with 143 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 182 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kraków. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Poland climate page.

Where to go in Poland in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Poland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Poland, check out our Poland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Poland?

Kraków

In May Kraków generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kraków
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
4°C 
134 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
8°C 
182 hours 
97 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
12°C 
192 hours 
99 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Kraków

Gdańsk

In May Gdańsk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Gdańsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
165 hours 
47 mm 
12 days 
17°C 
8°C 
239 hours 
64 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
257 hours 
76 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Gdańsk

Warsaw

In May Warsaw generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Warsaw
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
4°C 
156 hours 
52 mm 
12 days 
20°C 
9°C 
220 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
12°C 
231 hours 
76 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Warsaw

Zakopane

In May Zakopane generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Zakopane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
5°C 
182 hours 
127 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
177 hours 
144 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Zakopane

Sopot

In May Sopot generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Sopot
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
47 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
65 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
78 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Sopot

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Poland.

Is May the best time to visit Poland?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Poland with overall perfect weather in Kraków. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, August and September provide perfect weather in Kraków. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Poland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Poland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Poland.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.